Patriarch Alexy congratulated the congregation on the coming Christmas

January 6 2006

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Today, January 6, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II solemnly and sincerely congratulated the flock of the Russian Orthodox Church with the upcoming holiday of Christmas and wished everyone the help of God in life.

In a Christmas message, Alexy said: "Once again, the holy Christmas season turning to the Lord, our hearts and minds, are our spiritual edification, renew in us the experience of oneness with God and with each other in the Church of Christ."

Separately, the Patriarch addressed the congregation of the Orthodox in Ukraine, calling "to strengthen our unity in prayer, dobrodelanii and care for the welfare of the church."

The patriarch, in his address assured that only the "joint efforts we will win all the splits and divisions and forever remain brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, because we are baptized in the same font and designed to the same kingdom of God," reports " Interfax "